How far is Swanzey, NH from Keene, NH?
The driving distance from Swanzey, NH to Keene, NH is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swanzey and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swanzey and Keene.
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Start on Old Homestead Highway
1578 ft · 32 sec · Old Homestead Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Homestead Highway
15 m · 1 sec · Old Homestead Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Homestead Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Old Homestead Highway
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Merge slight right onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
36 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1865 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Roxbury Street
10 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Swanzey and Keene.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Old Homestead Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Old Homestead Highway
3.02 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Swanzey and Mostly Sunny near Keene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swanzey to Keene?
The road trip is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Swanzey and 2.5 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.71 one way or $1.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Swanzey and Mostly Sunny near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Marlborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marlborough.
Union Station
Bellows Falls station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Claremont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swanzey and Keene. Straight-line distance: 4.42 mi (7.11 km).
#1 Swanzey
City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 7,271 |
| Coordinates | 42.8698000, -72.2817500 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $0.71 | $1.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.80 | $1.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.87 | $1.75 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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